The plantation is used for growing indigo and other crops depending on where u live and the weather there. It is important because this is how you get the money for the next field you would work at. Sometimes you would have 10-15 slaves to work f or you on the plantation so you don't have to do it for yourself. 2. Guest bed room
2. Guest room
This guest bed room was mainly used for people who stayed overnight. It is important because your guest need to sleep. Most of the people who would sleep here would stay 1 or 2 days.
3. Children's bedroom
Everyone on the plantation has children, so it is essential that they have a place to sleep. The bedroom would be for either boys or girls, since opposite sexes could not share a bedroom. There wasn't any fancy furniture, only a basic bed in each childrens bedroom.
4. The Kitchen
This was probably one of the most important rooms on the plantation. Everyone needed to be well feed to work long, and hard hours of field work. The kitchen was busy all day long, with preparing meals, and cleaning up after meals.
5. The Pantry
The pantry is where all the food was stored. It had to be a cool, dry place, so the food wouldn't spoil. It had to be kept very clean. They were usually a room located on the shady side of the house.
6. The Parlor
The parlor was used to greet people, when they entered the house. It usually faced the front of the house, and usually had a couple windows and a door. Usually this room had chairs in it for guest to sit.
7. Laundry room
The laundry room was used everyday. Everyone who lived on the plantation had clothes to be washed. Sheets and bedding had to be washed each week. Women would work from sun up until sun down to get the laundry done.
8. Master Bedroom
The master bedroom was for the owners of the plantation. They were usually fancier than any room in the house. Only people who needed in the room to clean, were allowed into the owners master bedroom.
9. The Study or Den
The study was used by the male owner of the plantation. Women were only allowed in this room to clean. The male keep important papers in this room, and also any correspondence, or bills.
10. Dining room
The dining room is where the family ate. The help always ate in the kitchen. The dining room was for family members only, unless you were invited.
11. Dining area in the kitchen
Anyone that helped at the plantation ate in this area. People who cooked, cleaned, baked, or worked in the fields were among those who ate at this table. They were fed really good meals, and had three meals a day.
12. Sewing Room
The sewing room was used by the women of the house, and women help. The bedding, clothing, and linnens were all created in this room. They spun their own wool as well.
1. Plantation
The plantation is used for growing indigo and other crops depending on where u live and the weather there. It is important because this is how you get the money for the next field you would work at. Sometimes you would have 10-15 slaves to work f or you on the plantation so you don't have to do it for yourself. 2. Guest bed room
2. Guest room
This guest bed room was mainly used for people who stayed overnight. It is important because your guest need to sleep. Most of the people who would sleep here would stay 1 or 2 days.
3. Children's bedroom
Everyone on the plantation has children, so it is essential that they have a place to sleep. The bedroom would be for either boys or girls, since opposite sexes could not share a bedroom. There wasn't any fancy furniture, only a basic bed in each childrens bedroom.
4. The Kitchen
This was probably one of the most important rooms on the plantation. Everyone needed to be well feed to work long, and hard hours of field work. The kitchen was busy all day long, with preparing meals, and cleaning up after meals.
5. The Pantry
The pantry is where all the food was stored. It had to be a cool, dry place, so the food wouldn't spoil. It had to be kept very clean. They were usually a room located on the shady side of the house.
6. The Parlor
The parlor was used to greet people, when they entered the house. It usually faced the front of the house, and usually had a couple windows and a door. Usually this room had chairs in it for guest to sit.
7. Laundry room
The laundry room was used everyday. Everyone who lived on the plantation had clothes to be washed. Sheets and bedding had to be washed each week. Women would work from sun up until sun down to get the laundry done.
8. Master Bedroom
The master bedroom was for the owners of the plantation. They were usually fancier than any room in the house. Only people who needed in the room to clean, were allowed into the owners master bedroom.
9. The Study or Den
The study was used by the male owner of the plantation. Women were only allowed in this room to clean. The male keep important papers in this room, and also any correspondence, or bills.
10. Dining room
The dining room is where the family ate. The help always ate in the kitchen. The dining room was for family members only, unless you were invited.
11. Dining area in the kitchen
Anyone that helped at the plantation ate in this area. People who cooked, cleaned, baked, or worked in the fields were among those who ate at this table. They were fed really good meals, and had three meals a day.
12. Sewing Room
The sewing room was used by the women of the house, and women help. The bedding, clothing, and linnens were all created in this room. They spun their own wool as well.